Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
John Gregory (Greg) James
Aug 2, 2025
Greg James, age 73, passed away on August 2, 2025. He was born on June 30, 1952, in Houston, Texas and moved to Knoxville during childhood, where he remained a lifelong resident.
Greg enjoyed a long and dedicated career with Tom’s Foods, where he worked for 35 years before retiring in 2006. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church for...
Julian Daniel "Dan" Rouse, Jr.
Aug 2, 2025
It is with profound love and sorrow that the family of Dan Rouse announces his passing on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the age of 71, embraced in the loving arms of his wife, Tammy, at their home.
Dan was born on September 20, 1953, in Knoxville, Tennessee, the beloved son of the late Julian “Dan” (J.D.) Rouse and Doris Rouse....
Robert Dale Watters
Aug 1, 2025
Robert Dale Watters aka Rob, Bubby, Robbie, and Grampy of Knoxville Tennessee. Entered the gates of heaven on August 1st, 2025, at 10:40 am. Reunited by the guiding hands of father Bob Watters and mother Brenda , daughter Kristy, and (step) grand daughter Luna Michelle along many more. Leaving behind his legacy living through dedicated wife Angel Watters , children...
Debra Michelle Sands
Aug 1, 2025
Debra Michelle Sands (Debbie), age 64, of Karns, Tennessee, went home to be with our Lord on August 1, 2025. Debbie was of the Baptist faith and a sweet, loving person. She loved spending time with her loved ones. She took great pride in her family. Debbie loved anything with elephants and cold Dr. Pepper. She was an avid book...
Rev. Harry Vonzel Whetsell
Aug 1, 2025
Rev. Harry Vonzel Whetsell, age 76, of Knoxville, TN went home to be with his Savior August 1, 2025. He was a member of Stonewall Baptist Church. He had preached the Gospel for 53 years. He was a member of the Powell Masters Masonic Lodge #244 F&AM and 32nd Degree of Scottish Rights.
He was preceded in death by his parents,...
David Louis Parks
Aug 1, 2025
David Louis Parks, age 69, of Powell, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025. He worked for the city of Knoxville for many years, ensuring everyone could travel safely through our busy streets.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Georgia Parks, and a sister, Nancy Gibbs.
David is survived by wife of 48 years, Sandra Woods Parks; children,...
Paul Bernard Caldwell
Aug 1, 2025
Paul Bernard Caldwell, age 90 of South Knoxville, passed away peacefully at his home on August 1st, 2025. Paul, a United States Marine, was proud to have served his country. From the marines, he went on to work at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where he played an important role in the Apollo Missions. After relocating to Tennessee, Paul became...
Carl Wayne Pressley
Aug 1, 2025
Carl Wayne Pressley “Speedy”, age 67, of Knoxville TN passed away Friday, August 1, 2025. He was preceded in death by parents, Carl and Pauline Pressley. Survived by sister, Gail Hilburn (Ron); niece, Serena Hilburn Green (Keith); great nieces, Ashton and Raelyn Green.
Family will receive friends from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain...
Robert Dickie Boutot
Jul 31, 2025
Robert Dickie Boutot, age 74, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025. He was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyne da Pointe and father, Enoll Boutot.. He is survived by his fiancé, Brenda Hensley; brothers, Tommy (Gisele) Boutot, Ronald (Leona) Boutot and Peter Boutot; many nieces and nephews and loved by all.
Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain city...
Earlene Smelcer Lambdin
Jul 31, 2025
Earlene Smelcer Lambdin, age 83, passed into the light, into the arms of her Lord and Savior on July 31, 2025.
Born on September 19, 1941, Earlene was a graduate of Central High School Class of 1959. She was employed 28 years with Maryland Casualty Co. and continued her insurance career until her retirement in December 2006.
Earlene’s greatest joy was being...
Pamela Michelle McMurray
Jul 31, 2025
Pamela Michelle McMurray, age 57 of Knoxville, TN, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025. Pamela was very creative and loved art. She also had a beautiful voice and loved to sing. Preceded in death by father Kenneth A. Jones; brother Christopher A. Jones; grandparents Arlie J. Buckner and Julia Buckner. She is survived by mother, Treva Jones; boyfriend Brian Racette;...
Michael Leon Bailey
Jul 30, 2025
Bailey, Michael Leon - 67 of Corryton passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. A 1976 graduate of Gibbs High School, Michael earned his B.S. in Electrical Engineering at the University of Tennessee in 1980 and continued his education at the University of Alabama, Huntsville receiving his Masters of Engineering. Michael...
Sheldon Vito Greco
Jul 29, 2025
Sheldon Vito Greco, age 32, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. He was a member of Parkwest Church, affiliated in ministry at South Knoxville Church of God, and was the “Pastor” at Lighthouse Recovery Ministries.
Sheldon was gifted in bringing others to Christ. He was a loving husband and father, and had a huge heart for all...
Gordon Carroll Elkins
Jul 29, 2025
Gordon Carroll Elkins, age 85, was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on May 12, 1940, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elzie Wyatt and Ruby McKinney Elkins of Knoxville, Tennessee; brother, Allen Elkins; and sister-in-law, Patricia Elkins, of Williamsburg, Virginia. He is survived by brother, Norman Elkins (Linda), of Chattanooga; niece, Brittany Roberts...
Wilma Lee Lindsey
Jul 29, 2025
Wilma Lee Lindsey, age 95, of Halls, was welcomed home into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. She was a member of Union Baptist Church in Halls. She loved to laugh and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Wilma is preceded in death by husband, Cline Lindsey. She is survived by daughters, Linda Pearse, Teresa...
Judy Ann Mertens
Jul 28, 2025
Judy Ann Kagley Mertens, age 75, of Powell, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025. She was a member of Spring Hill Baptist Church. Judy loved spending time with her family, reading, working puzzles, and being near her dog, Dexter. Judy was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and will be missed by many.
Preceded in death by father,...
Barbara Jean Witt
Jul 28, 2025
Barbara Jean Childress Witt, age 76 of Mascot, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 28th, 2025. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was a member of Green Acres Missionary Baptist Church. She was a 1966 graduate of Rule High School. She is preceded in death by her husband...
Zola Mae Henegar
Jul 26, 2025
Zola Mae Walker Henegar, 88, originally of Sharp's Chapel, passed away at her home in Halls, July 26, 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband Hurles, Parents, Andy & Cora Walker, and 8 Siblings. Left to grieve her loss are her sons, Lonnie (Pam) Henegar, and David Henegar. Granddaughters, Amanda (Travis) Johnson of Pauline, SC, Cora (Justen) Brown,...
Bobby Randall Henegar
Jul 26, 2025
Bobby R. Henegar, 66, of Knoxville, passed away unexpectedly July 26, 2025. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hurles & Zola Henegar; sister-in-law, Frances Henegar; ex-wife, Angela Hunley Henegar. Left to grieve his passing are brothers, Lonnie (Pam) Henegar, and David Henegar; nieces, Amanda (Travis) Johnson of Pauline, SC, Cora (Justen) Brown, Linda Mae (Michael) Burke, and Holly...
Homer Caswell Compton
Jul 26, 2025
Homer Caswell Compton, age 77, of Knoxville, TN passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025. He was a member of Blount Baptist Church and former member of South Knoxville Church of God. Homer was a member of Burlington Masonic Lodge #763. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era, and retired from University of Tennessee with...
